College of Arts & Science http://artsandscience.usask.ca/college/employment/ http://www.usask.ca/philosophy/ Department of Philosophy Term position in the Philosophy of Mind/ Analytic Philosophy The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a 12-month term position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in either the Philosophy of Mind or Analytic Philosophy, with teaching competence in both areas, to begin July 1, 2015. We seek a scholar who will provide us with expertise in Analytic Philosophy and the Philosophy of Mind. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in these areas at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and to contribute to the department’s MA program. The candidate will have a teaching load of 15 credit units (5 courses) over the course of the fall and winter terms. The candidate will also be expected to pursue a vigorous research program and to participate in administrative functions commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome linkages to current areas of research strength within the Department including Aesthetics, Philosophy of Science, Value Theory, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Feminism and Gender Theory. Competence in Indigenous Philosophy would also be an asset. A completed Ph.D. is strongly preferred, although we will consider ABDs nearing the completion of their degrees. Salary Bands (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016): Assistant Professor $90,796 (floor) to $109,108 (CDI ceiling) Benefits: This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which included pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, housing assistance, moving expenses, death benefit, recreation facilities, professional expenses, sabbatical travel expenses, dental plan, tuition waiver, extended health and vision care plan, research grant in lieu of salary, scholarship fund, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program. Application packages should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a sample of written or published work, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. These should be addressed to Dr. Peter Alward, Department Head, and sent as digital pdf files to Kathy Swann at [email protected]. The reference letters must be received directly from the references or a third party application service, and not via the candidate. The deadline for receipt of application materials is March 30, 2015. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Email: Kathy Swann, Search Committee Assistant, [email protected] cc: Dr. Peter Alward, Department Head [email protected] The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.